For our last presentation in the Women in STEM series, Dr. Gina Torino!

Gender Microaggressions Scale

Gender-based microaggressions refer to the subtle and often unconscious verbal, behavioral, and/or environmental indignities directed towards women. These daily experiences of sexism can range from very subtle to more overt, as in sexual harassment or unwanted touching. Because gender microaggressions cover a spectrum of experiences, a deeper understanding of this complex construct is needed. The purpose of the present study was to create a scale to measure gender microaggressions experienced by women. To do this, two studies were completed. In study 1, an exploratory factor analysis with principal components analysis was conducted to narrow down the initial themes and potential scale items. In study 2, a confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to determine the number of factors to be retained. Nine factors yielded a fit for the final measurement model: 1) Silencing; 2) Sexual Objectification; 3) Assumption of Lower Status Profession; 4) Denial of Societal Sexism; 5) Media’s Influence on Appearance; 6) Assumption of Domesticity; 7) Assertiveness = Bitchiness; 8) Assumption of Marriage/Children; and 9) Assumption of Gender Stereotyped Knowledge/Interests. Implications for counseling and future research directions are discussed.

When: Tuesday, 4/17/18

Where: Room 342 (Hudson St.)

Time: 4:45PM

Food and refreshments provided by ESC STEM Club! See you all there!